What comes to mind when you think of the word brokenness?  We often view brokenness as a pejorative term.  The reality is brokenness is our true condition before a holy God.  If there is any doubt to our brokenness, as we compare ourselves to God’s standard we see that we often fall short.  I don’t always love God as I should or my neighbor as myself.

Brokenness is not something we need to deny or to seek after, it’s part of who we are.  Jesus says there is a blessing to those who realize their brokenness,

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  (Matthew 5:3)

The word for poor describes one who is utterly destitute and dependent upon others.  God understands your condition and He extends grace to the poor in spirit and the humble ,

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”  (James 4:6)

Do you want to experience the grace of God in your life?  Humility is the door that enables grace to come into your life.  Not only does God give grace but He also brings healing,

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.  (Psalm 147:3)

Are you lamenting your brokenhearted feeling?  God is with you and He is for you,

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.  (Psalm 34:18)

Associate Pastor – Discipleship.  The Church at LifePark

Professor of Discipleship, Columbia International University

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